Launching programs and unsafe files property must be set to prompt (Internet zone).

From Internet Explorer 9 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of DTBI820 - Programs and unsafe files - Internet

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

SV-40732r1_rule Launching programs and unsafe files property must be set to prompt (Internet zone).

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This policy setting controls whether or not the “Open File – Security Warning” prompt is shown when launching executables or other unsafe files. If you do not configure this policy setting, users can configure the prompt behavior. By default, execution is blocked in the Restricted Zone, enabled in the Intranet and Local Computer Zone, and set to prompt in the Internet and Trusted Zones.

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Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> “Launching programs and unsafe files” to “Enabled” and select “Prompt” from the drop-down box.

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